Removing oil pump on 361 -383

[Catfish-65]

I have removed all bolts from the pump and removed the filter it turns around freely but will not pull out of block. Am I missing a step.. THX

 

[cbarge]

I usually undo the left motor mount and jack the motor up a bit to get some elbow room.
Sometimes a whack with a hammer or pry with screwdriver may help.

Last resort.....You may have to pull the distributor and the oil pump gear if it is being very stubborn.
Make sure you have the rotor pointing at #1 TDC and mark where the oil pump gear is related to #1.
Hope this helps

 

[mopar440]

Just stubborn, Its a oring on the shaft into the block

 

[Wollfen]

Its usually stuck because of an O-ring on the shaft housing that is in the block, simply get a screwdriver between the oil pump and block and work it free. It will come.

 

[Big_John]

I have removed all bolts from the pump and removed the filter it turns around freely but will not pull out of block. Am I missing a step.. THX

You haven't missed anything. The O ring seal is probably holding it in.

 

[Catfish-65]

Thanks to all and it worked,, I,d rather ask the Question than risk breaking something,, All is good.... Dave

 

[57fury440]

Like everyone else said. The o ring holds it in and you should be able to pry it apart.

 

[Gerald Morris]

I use a rubber mallet to persuade them to break that little vacuum which holds them on. They come off easier while the engine is WARM too.